Estimating Manager Business Management 2

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Estimating Manager Business Management 2 to join our diverse team of professionals located in Melbourne, FL or Saint Augustin, FL. This position is a trusted, key partner to the program manager and will involve establishing strategy, managing resources, prioritizing requirements, and supporting proposal activity to meet required due dates.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities.
The successful candidate must possess an understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rate management, Forward Pricing Rate proposal (FPRP) development, estimates at complete (EAC), budgeting and forecasting.
This key leader role will lead and support the Production Operation Estimating team on a critical Restricted Program.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leading/supporting proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.
Leading and coordinating the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance data.
Reviewing and analyzing RFP/Change Orders to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals.
Organizing and estimating initial ROM, or cost targets for medium/large efforts.
Foreseeing and identifying potential problems (understanding impacts to other areas).
Reviewing Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates).
Generating and maintaining proposal data files in Propricer and/or Proposal Integration Folders.
Developing compliant estimates according to company and Government policies and procedures.
Performing Regression Analysis and single variate CER equation development.
Populating existing models with updated information and/or creating report ready spreadsheet tables/graphs.
Participating in should-cost and pricing reviews with management.
Supporting customer fact finding, updates, and corrective actions.
Participating as a member of the contract negotiations team.
Performing Certifications Sweeps and process for certifying proposals.
Supporting Customer/Government Audit on a periodic basis.
Actively pursuing problem-solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process.
Support affordability and quality initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a minimum 7 years of combined experience in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience; a Master's degree with 5 years of experience;
Experience with statistical analysis
Experience with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Experience with FAR and DFARS government regulations
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Production proposals and estimating
Strategic focus oriented, including ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management
Ability to create automation tools for the overall Pricing and Estimating team to minimize required administrative tasking and focus on estimating and analysis
Persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment
Excellent communications skills and leadership competencies
Pursuing problem solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
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Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.